Your Top Ten List (Descriptive!)

**Kaiser Dragoon** · 11-01-2006, 06:28 PM

Okay, to diversify the games a little bit, I'm only going to name the favorite game of a series for each rank, because I think Squenix and the Fire Emblem Series would take up the whole freakin list, so, here I go

10.) Diablo 2+Lord of Destruction-
Okay, I consider this really one game, but it was freaking awesome, The game was simple, and repetitive, but it really stuck on me and I found myself up at 5:00 AM hunting for items. The tough bosses and rather simple gameplay was what made this game onto the list, what brought it down was the repetitiveness.

9.) Warcraft 3+ Frozen Throne-
Once again, one game, and the best active strategy game ever made with a monsterous map editor. This game was so great because of the way Hero's leveled, the intriguing story, and the awesome map editor, I mean you can almost do anything with it, from creating tiny skirmish maps, to creating full scale RPG's, this thing had it all.

8.) Seiken Densetsu 3-
A great RPG, and if you havent played it, shame on you. The way the story molded to what characters you chose, the way you chose to do different things, and the story in its fullest, it was just a great RPG that should have been brought to the states and was never brought here.

7.) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past-
The best Zelda game ever created, and the pinnacle of 2d adventure games, I absoulutely loved this game, the dungeons and bosses were so ingeniously thought up, and the side quest items and everything, its a not-so-hidden gems that was even re-released on GBA not too long after launch.

6.) Kingdom Hearts-
This game broke my action RPG virginity per se. When I first saw this game, I was totally against the idea of putting Final Fantasy characters in with Disney characters, it just seemed like total blasphemy, but when i started playing it, the game just sucked me in. The wittyness of how the different Disney and Squenix characters are portrayed and the enjoyable gameplay, I would definately have to say this is just an overall great game that quite a few people probably turned down because of the Disney characters.

5.) Final Fantasy VI-
My personal favorite Final Fantasy of all time, this game was so in depth with the story, the characters, the monsters, the beautiful music score, the whole thing was ingenious. t was as deep and enjoyable as you wanted, you could beat the game with 4 characters, or go for all of them, it was all up to you.

4.)Bahamut Lagoon-
Dragons! Haha, that is probably my favorite part of this game, you get to control/direct dragons along with your party, make them better, get more, and many other things, and it's a Turn-based Strategy+RPG, which is my favorite mixed genre. I also have to say, this is one of the most visually pleasing games from the SNES that Square made, the enviroments are quite visually pleasing.

3.)Fire Emblem 7: The Blazing Sword*-
The first official Fire Emblem to hit U.S. shores, and a great game, it would have been #1 on my list if I wouldn't have played it into the ground. The GREAT story, the well thought out characters, the fun gameplay and Multi-player 2-4 way matches, it was a really fun and memorable game that I must have logged over 500 hours with just working my characters up the way I wanted, so I could battle my friends and reliving the story again and again.
*note, dragons didn't influence this ranking, lol

2.) Breath of Fire 3-
A way under-rated game in my view, this game was a great RPG, and had enough difficulty to keep me entertained throughout the entire game, and once again, dragons influence my decision here, lol. The Gene system was well thought out and the mixture of genes is quite gigantic, and the visuals, I loved the anime-look and feel of it, the story also was extremely well done and just interesting.

1.) Disgaea: Hour of Darkness-
"This game is great" pretty much sums this up. The dynamic leveling system that is thought to not have an end, the replayability, the damn funny story, the memorable characters, the vast amount of unlockable classes and weapons, just the overall awesomeness this game radiates is just too much to sum up in any simple word, but it was quite the hidden gem, because it was never made a "Greatest Hit" and was a limited release. *misses my copy* Of course, you can go to Amazon.com and get a copy for $70, but I dont know many people who would leap at that, er, awesome chance?

Honorable mention (in no specific order)

15.) Halo
14.) Tactics Ogre
13.) Soul Calibur 3
12.) Resident Evil 4
11.) GTA: Vice City

**cmdrcantley** · 04-19-2007, 02:13 PM

10) Final Fantasy -- It was my first experience in computer/console gaming, and an RPG to boot! The world seemed so massive and though the controls were pretty simple, it was a challenge. When SquareEnix brought out FF: Origins, I felt like I was a kid again... until I found that easy mode...

9) Doom II -- I don't really know what addicted me to this game. It wasn't really that involved... I mean, you just go around shooting things. Maybe it was just the feeling that the monsters were really after you instead of a little pixel-guy on the screen.

8) Master of Magic -- I loved this game... until I got my new computer. City management, spell research, turn-based combat, a great variety of units and spells. Add all that to virtually unending replayability, you got a great old game. Unfortunately, Windows XP doesn't like most of my old MS-DOS games...

7) Legend of Dragoon -- My first PSX game. I got it and the console with my first Christmas bonus check. I had no idea what it was about, or if I would like it. Graphics-wise, it wasn't awesome. Replayability wasn't great. I love the addition system where you had to hit the buttons at the right time to complete the addition. I still drag it out to play from time to time.

6) Final Fantasy VII -- WOW. When I got into this game, I wondered why I waited so long to get it. The materia system was unique, combat was well-executed and it was a great story! Also, I loved the limit break concept... i just wish I could have gotten into the lucky 7777 mode.

5) SSI's AD&D Gold Series -- Pool of Radiance, Curst of the Azure Bonds, Secret of the Silver Blades and Pools of Darkness. I freely admit being a RPG addict. These games here fed that addiction for years. These were my first experience of AD&D in the computer/console environment. They took the rules and characters I knew from pen and paper RPGing with my dad, and brought it into the everyday accessibility of a computer. I think what I loved best was being able to transfer your party from one game to the next.

4) Diablo II -- Another one I grew fond of and I don't know why. Might be the great variety in weaponry and armor. Also I like the way you can customize characters. The semi-random world also is still intriguing.

3) X-Wing Alliance -- I've played every X-Wing/Tie Fighter game out there, and this one was, by far, the best. Not only do you fly fighting missions, but there are also cargo runs, espionage missions, and escort duty as well. The idea of following a family through Episodes V and VI of the Star Wars epic was and still is a great aspect of the games appeal. Plus, who wouldn't want to fly into the second Death Star

2) Final Fantasy XII -- What a change! I never played FFXI, so I have no idea what its like, but out of all the FF I have played, this one is INCREDIBLE! I love the new battle system. I love how you see the enemies right on the main screen so you can avoid them. I like (no, not love) the license system... though it gets tough to wait for that one license you 've wanted. The amount of time you can invest in character development astounds me... I've put 90 hours into the game and still haven't finished. The graphics are absolutely beautiful. The ease of travel is very nice as well. I can't wait to see this game's ending! But, despite all that praise, my number one is...

1) Runescape -- The only MMORPG I play. I've played this since I graduted High School, so... nearly 11 years. Probably the greatest aspect of this game for me is the constant updating. Every month sees another quest (or 2) and they are always putting out new areas to explore. There are numerous skills to train, hundreds of armors and weapons, plus it has got to be the best game when it comes to system requirements. I can play it easily on a 28.8k modem connection. There is just too much good in this game to do it justice on this little post. But, if anyone out there plays, look me up: yeltnac78.

Honorable Mentions:

Pokemon Yellow -- Pikachu is too cute!
Eye of the Beholder Series -- Doom meets D&D
Neverwinter Nights -- D&D's answer to Diablo
Twisted Metal Series -- Let's blow stuff up in our car!
Burnout 3 -- Road Rage is fun... just not in real life
Marvel Ultimate Alliance -- I always wanted to be Iron Man

**kaos24** · 09-18-2007, 12:21 PM

ok....this is hard cause i have alot of games and love alot of them too.

10.)Guitar Hero II- Another dream come true. Rocking it out like a rockstar.
love using the guitar. lots of fun, great for parties.

9.)Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones- This game was a instant favorite and i still haven't beaten it yet. The Prince rocks and the chariot part was my favorite part.

8.)Kingdom Hearts II- Way funner then the first. Camera was better. Characters where better. But the game wasn't as Deep as the th first and wasnt as long eather. Summons were a little better. Hated Organization XIII.

7.)Kingdom Hearts- Harder and way longer then the second. Story was more deeper but still lost the main focus. The levels where bigger and longer and the bosses were alot harder.

6.)Gran Turismo 4- To put it easy simply, Racing Nirvana. There are hundreds of cars and many many tracks to race on. has 2 hour races that are for die-hard racing fans only.

5.)Resident Evil 4- The BIGGEST Adrenaline rush ever! This Game never got borring! it was my first horror game and is still my favorite! if u have it and have a sound system eather turn it up really loud while your playing the game or put head phones on while u play and make sure its dark and everyone is out of the house. Then play it. haha makes the game better.

4.)Shadow of The Colossus- THis game is like no there. no really there is nothing like it. Your in a massive level that takes forever to get around on and your looking to hunt down 16 (i think) Giant Monsters known as Colossus.
Some are really tall, others can fly, and others can swim. makes it interesting and has amazing music. Best one is 12. its a flyer.

3.)Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory- Best Stealth game ever. Sam Fisher owns Solid Snake! Proably one of my fav soundtracks ever. Great gameplay and fun to play over and over again. Story is interesting and keeps u going and it has it surprizes.

2.)Final Fantasy X- This was my first RPG ever! I fell in love with it after the first 6 hours. Story is its strong point then after that is the pure old school turn based battles and the flow of the game. Now that ive played more RPGs this one seams restricting, but thats not really a problem. Ending made me choke up. lol Took about 75 hours to beat the main part of the game.

1.)Final Fantasy XII- yes yes. This is my favorite game ever. it became that after the first 13 hours of playing it. The Story might not be the bast but i still like it. The battles never get borring and always keep me on the edge of my seat. The beauty of the game is almost 2nd to none, most beautiful game in my opinion. Huge world was the bigest one by far. The Airships are sweet!
The characters are way more human then most of there FF games, made them more better. took about 100 hours to beat main part of the game.

**Confession** · 11-28-2007, 03:54 AM

10) Shadow of the colossus.
so simple yet amazingly stunning graphics and addictive, vast land to roam. the bosses vary in diffuclty which shows your not ready for whats coming just a fantastic game i advice you all to play.

9)Dragonballz budokai tenkaichi 2.
fantasic fighting game, never old all the pretty clolours and plus for any dbz fan this is a must with over 100 characters to play as makes so many different senarios.

8)grand theft auto series
amazing games so much to do so much wasted time. just great anyones type of game.

7) Age of empires 2.
it would be higher except it gets very repeditive. but becides from that the ideal stratergy game

6) Resident evil 4.
great graphics perfect gameplay the only downfall is the aiming, but becides from that the most enticing game you can play.

5)splinter cell double agent
love it the disabling cameras its just one of the best types of gameplay you can have

4) the hitman series.
i love the fact of poisioning people and just the general hardness of the game very frustratingly lovable

3)Final fantasy XII.
great graphics fantastic gameplay altough it could of had a better stroy line it is one of the best rpg's i've ever played

2) tied between final fantasy x. and call of duty 4
just so addictive, turn based rpgs are just fantastic awesome story line so many twists and plots and with 200hours of gaming perfect buy.

Call of duty 4 is the best game fps i have ever played

!) gutitar hero series.
these are just the most fun i've ever had everywhere i go there is guitar hero in my bag. FANTASTIC

**Earnest** · 12-01-2007, 05:05 AM

I'm going to be lame and do nine because I simply cannot split position 10 between three other games.

9. Resident Evil 4

I've played it only once and very recently. The true test will be to see if it's nearly as fun the second time as it was the first. The only horror game I've ever played, Resident Evil 4 has excellent gameplay, average storyline and characters and an average sound track. There are some problems, such as difficult camera angles and the main character's lack of mobility, but you get used to it and enjoy the game hugely. A little romance would have been nice at the end, but you can't have everything.

8. Fire Emblem

One of the few games I've played on Gameboy Advance. Very similar to Shining Force which is another one of my favourite games. Fire Emblem has such a great gameplay, excellent storyline and characters and a suprisingly good sound track for a GBA based game. I played this game almost non-stop, only sleep interupting me. One of the most replayable games ever. Hector, Lyn and Elliwood are classic game characters.

7. Dragon Quest VIII

What a find this game was. My brother got it off Ebay after hearing some good things. Asked me if I wanted to chip in, I had a look but wasn't that interested. When we got it, I loved it and he'll never let it down. A great game using an interesting form of anime like graphics. Great gameplay, great soundtrack, excellent storyline and characters. One of the most underated RPGs.

6. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

The best Real Time Stradegy ever made. Excellent gameplay, Excellent storyline and characters and a great soundtrack. This game is sooooo good. Probably the best Multiplayer as well with games like "Dota" and others. I had the burnt version of this that didn't let me play online. I paid 70$ for the real version so I could play online. Best decision I ever made.

5. Final Fantasy X

Was the first game I played on PS2. Great game. Excellent gameplay, Great storyline and characters, great sound track. Though if I were to score WAR3 and FFX, I would probably give WAR3 a higher score. The reason for that is because WAR3 is actually a better game. However, FFX to me had so much heart and had a more profound effect on my gaming life. Plus, it's a role play and gets extra points.

4. Final Fantasy XII

Probably the easiest game in my top 10. FFXII had excellent gameplay, great storyline and characters and a great soundtrack. Great flow and user friendyless. A few truly great characters (Gabranth being my second favourite game character ever). It's a game I feel I could play over and over and never get board of.

3. Final Fantasy IX

The best soundtrack ever. Great gameplay, Great story and characters and an excellent soundtrack. Final Fantasy IX, though not the most popular of the FFs, really should be up there. It's such a great game, that has so much character and randomness. So much heart, set in a great time period, I love it to bits. Excellent ending and villain.

2. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

The perfect game. This is the perfect game. Very close to taking the No.1 Spot. Metal Gear Solid is such a great game that it's ridiculous. Ok it's not perfect, there is some camera angle issues, but everything else is ridiculously good. Excellent gameplay, Excellent story and characters and a great soundtrack. The most realitsic game ever made.

1. Final Fantasy VII

I dont like hanging out in the FF7 section of the forum because it's home to hundreds of fanboy inspired threads. However, it is my favourite game ever. Excellent gameplay, Excellent story and characters and Excellent soundtrack. Final Fantasy VII made me fall in love with games, Role plays and Final Fantasy. I owe it all to FF7, the only game deserving a 10/10.

Thanks for reading if you were bothered.